The captain says sport is being debased by commercial sponsorship?

Analyze the question: The underlined word is "debased". We need the option that is opposite in meaning.

Explain the concept: "Debase" means to lower the quality, value, or dignity of something; to degrade or corrupt it.

• Synonyms: degrade, cheapen, corrupt, devalue, pervert
• Antonyms: elevate, raise, improve, upgrade, ennoble

Solution, option by option:

• A. localized: means restricted to one area. It has no connection to quality or value, so it is not an opposite.
• B. perverted: means corrupted or distorted. This is a synonym of debased, so it is the opposite of what we want. This is the trap option.
• C. elevated: means raised in status, quality, or dignity. This is the direct opposite of "lowered in value or quality."
• D. overvalued: means given too high a value. It is about estimation, not actual quality, and it does not directly contrast with "debased."

Answer: The sentence says sport is being lowered in quality by commercial sponsorship. The opposite is sport being raised or uplifted, which is C. elevated.

Exam tip: In "opposite in meaning" questions, JAMB often places a synonym among the options (here, perverted) to catch students who rush. Before choosing, ask yourself: "Am I looking for the same meaning or the opposite?" A useful memory trick is that debase means "down" (like descend), while elevate means "up."